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May 19, 2016

Salted caramel Oreo pie, General Tso’s chicken, You gotta enchilada

By Melanie Behrens

While at a restaurant in Madison, Indiana recently, I enjoyed this dessert. I had to bargain with the owner of the restaurant for the recipe. I traded him for one of mine. I know you will love it.
Salted caramel Oreo pie
1 pkg. (about 36) whole Oreos
1 C (16 TBS) butter, divided
2/3 C packed brown sugar...

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